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BT57 SFN

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,363 mi
Last recorded108,363 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 SFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,363 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 104,562 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Nsf wheel is slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Osf wheel on inner edge has been welded

Pass 21 Dec 2022 96,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 92,811 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres cracking in tread and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres low on inner edges and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 89,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear shock absorber casings are very corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 86,463 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,294 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,212 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 77,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 72,678 miles

Os front inner cv boot is in poor condition

Os front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 68,452 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 68,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/zr/18/92y/pir (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres have worn on inner edges especially osf

Wheel alignment may be required

Pass 22 Dec 2014 59,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 53,328 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,067 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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BT57 SFN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT57 SFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT57 SFN is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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